The encyclopedia of American facts and dates
By: Gorton Carruth.
Edition: 10th ed.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; HarperCollins
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1096
Subjects: United States -- History -- Chronology.; United States -- History -- Miscellanea -- Encyclopedias.
Other titles: American facts and dates
Description: The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates has been a standard work of American history since it was first published in 1956. Expanded and updated regularly, this tenth edition contains more than 15,000 facts, dates, and events that trace and illuminate all facets of American existence - from colonial living to modern science, fashion trends to political movements, sports heroes to notorious criminals, architectural innovations to religious awakenings.

Covering more than 1,000 years of U.S. history, The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates records everything from the Norse explorers of 986 to President Clinton's reelection in 1996.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"First edition"--T.p. verso.